B.Com. (Investment Management) Strategic Mutual Fund Management Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the SY BCom IM syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Strategic Mutual Fund Management
Module I: Fundamentals of Mutual Funds
- Unit 1: Introduction to Mutual Funds
- Definition, Concept, and Evolution of Mutual Funds
- Types of Mutual Funds (Equity, Debt, Hybrid, Index, ETFs, etc.)
- Mutual Fund Structure: Asset Management Companies (AMCs), Fund Managers, Trustees
- Advantages and Limitations of Mutual Funds
- Unit 2: Mutual Fund Operations & Participants
- Role of SEBI and Regulatory Framework
- Net Asset Value (NAV) Calculation and Pricing Mechanism
- Expense Ratio and Its Impact on Returns
- Fund Distributors, Investors, and Market Participants
Module II: Mutual Fund Investment Strategies
- Unit 3: Risk-Return Analysis in Mutual Funds
- Risk Types: Market Risk, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Interest Rate Risk
- Risk Mitigation Strategies in Mutual Fund Investing
- Portfolio Diversification and Asset Allocation Strategies
- Understanding Mutual Fund Benchmarks and Indexing
- Unit 4: Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds
- Performance Metrics: Sharpe Ratio, Alpha, Beta, Standard Deviation
- Comparison of Actively Managed vs. Passive Funds
- Factors Affecting Mutual Fund Performance
- Case Studies on Successful Mutual Fund Investments
Module III: Mutual Fund Selection & Investor Suitability
- Unit 5: Selection Criteria for Mutual Fund Investment
- Understanding Fund Fact Sheets and Offer Documents
- Importance of Investment Horizon and Financial Goals
- Role of Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)
- Direct vs. Regular Mutual Fund Plans
- Unit 6: Investor Profiling and Portfolio Construction
- Identifying Investor Goals and Risk Appetite
- Constructing Mutual Fund Portfolios for Different Investor Segments
- Taxation of Mutual Funds – Equity vs. Debt Funds
- Mutual Funds in Retirement Planning and Wealth Creation
Module IV: Mutual Fund Regulations, Compliance, and Industry Trends
- Unit 7: Regulatory Framework and Compliance
- SEBI Guidelines and Mutual Fund Governance
- Mutual Fund KYC and Investor Protection Measures
- Ethical Considerations in Mutual Fund Advisory
- Mutual Fund Taxation and Its Implications
- Unit 8: Emerging Trends in Mutual Fund Industry (Basic)
- Rise of Passive Investing and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
- Role of Artificial Intelligence and Robo-Advisory in Mutual Funds
- Impact of Market Trends and Economic Factors on Mutual Funds
- Global Mutual Fund Trends and Future Outlook
Reference Books
- 1 Mutual Funds for Wealth Creation – Subodh Gupta
- 2 How to Make Money with Mutual Funds – Manoj Arora
- 3 The Big Bull of Dalal Street: How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Made Money from Mutual Funds & Stocks – Neil Borate
- 4 Mutual Funds: A Powerful Investment Avenue for Wealth Creation – Ankit Gala & Jitendra Gala
- 5 Indian Mutual Funds Handbook – Sundar Sankaran
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Investment Management) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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